tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52691052996714775612015-09-17T07:06:47.001+10:00Saipan Middle RoadWhen you get stuck along Beach Road, better take the Middle Road.<br><br>This is a website for those who choose to tread Saipan's off the beaten path.On Saipannoreply@blogger.comBlogger531125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269105299671477561.post-83133893756852792012010-10-05T10:39:00.003+10:002010-10-05T10:53:00.791+10:00Intoxicated Pedestrian Killed? How About the Driver?A young man was hit and killed in the wee hours of the morning along Garapan Road because he was intoxicated and the driver of the car that bumped him off the road was ruled out by the police of not being drunk and not speeding.The newspaper reported that the pedestrian(19 year-old Asian) had a high BAC level when he was hit along a non-major highway. Why is the angle of the story in the paper On Saipannoreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269105299671477561.post-8741812935532497432010-09-14T03:49:00.003+10:002010-09-14T03:58:57.165+10:00The End CreditsLike most films it starts and ends with credits; but, in the CNMI it seems that when getting a federal financial funding it ends with who should get the proper credit for it.News today says that the local administration is slamming the NMI representative for holding the credits all to himself for the federal grants and financial assistance the Mariana Islands has been receiving so far. Gov. On Saipannoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269105299671477561.post-33041999052051768862010-09-11T03:24:00.002+10:002010-09-11T03:44:21.368+10:00Don't Disconnnect YetDue to delays of government paydays some lawmakers implored to the Commonwealth Utilities Corp. to delay the disconnection process of government employees' power, water or wastewater at their homes.Senators Ayuyu and Crisostimo according to reports said, "“We therefore request your consideration for government employees who, because their pay is delayed by up to a week, face disconnection. ShouldOn Saipannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269105299671477561.post-52432208107964492922010-09-10T06:47:00.002+10:002010-09-10T06:54:48.844+10:00Buckinghammered?Oh. What's with the AG admitting he had attended and "arranged" a campaign event before the official commencement of the campaign trail for the NMI Representative?Now he has recently "recused" himself from any poll matters for this election?(story on Saipan Tribune)So, do you think Rep. Kilili stands a chance on this election when the local government actually is on outright support for the Team On Saipannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269105299671477561.post-952544925630183262010-05-28T09:18:00.002+10:002010-05-28T09:19:28.436+10:00Kilili's DOI Report StandOn Saipannoreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269105299671477561.post-948723310343952202010-05-11T16:41:00.002+10:002010-05-11T16:45:37.359+10:00Motorcade for AidDubbed to be the "Final leg in their journey for reform" the foreign workers and supporters will once again hold a "Unity March" to "seek support for the U.S. Department of Interior's recommendation for improved immigration status for all long-term guest workers in the CNM."Are you up for it?Full story on Saipan Tribune....On Saipannoreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269105299671477561.post-30771886862894510692010-05-08T05:33:00.002+10:002010-05-08T05:44:28.637+10:00A Minority Report....That's just the title I could think of. Perhaps Tom Cruise's film [of the same title] was on my mind...Oh well, what do you think of the counter report that the CNMI government is now scrambling to produce in order to provide a separate report on the veracity and credibility of the Federal Ombudsman's Office Report on the 20,000 migrant workers present in the islands?Saipan Tribune reports:"The On Saipannoreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269105299671477561.post-80821393272095668612010-05-07T05:58:00.001+10:002010-05-08T06:05:48.470+10:00D'Sissy Ey! Reports....Just to react on this report:Saipan Tribune--DCCA: Improved status for nonresident workers will adversely impact programs The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs believes that its federally funded programs will be adversely affected if the islands' nonresident workers are granted improved immigration status. Because of this, the department opposes the Interior Department's On Saipannoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269105299671477561.post-43393596687915344412010-02-22T17:23:00.000+10:002010-02-22T17:41:02.973+10:00Looking for Contributors....Any takers? Let us know....On Saipannoreply@blogger.com66tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269105299671477561.post-12436498577117876332010-01-25T21:38:00.003+10:002010-01-25T21:48:05.083+10:00Petty-tion, Pity-tion, PetitionWhat is this that's been circulating once again over the Internet? A petition for signatures to remove the current Gov. Fitial from his post due to his abuse of power?This is just a follow up post with regard to this issue when the ailing Gov'nuh had to request for the presence of his masseuse to relieve him of back pains. However, the masseuse was under the custody of the Dept. of Corrections. 'On Saipannoreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269105299671477561.post-86160652371919551812010-01-15T13:07:00.003+10:002010-01-15T16:07:06.657+10:00...Sues the Masseuse.Whoa! What is this? It's all over Twitter....Miami Herald picked up this story from AP regarding a wanted masseuse kept at Saipan Governor's house....http://www.miamiherald.com/772/story/1425590.html?storylink=twtuserOh ok. The governor needed her for his back pains....KSPN 2's report on Youtube uploaded by avillago78...On Saipannoreply@blogger.com219tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269105299671477561.post-6305863797512883532009-12-31T04:39:00.002+10:002009-12-31T04:46:49.758+10:00Giving Up Means Taking ChargeAwww. Aint life so sweet? Yes, especially on NMC (Northern Marianas College's) part as recently elected Board of Regents chair Janet King expressed her intention to give up her Law practice until April 2010 to secure her position up and tight.Wow. Is that community service or what? NMC's BOR has always been fascinating and intriguing that makes one spectator in the meeting shrug in On Saipannoreply@blogger.com47tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269105299671477561.post-82678093614122532652009-12-24T04:48:00.003+10:002009-12-24T04:50:45.047+10:00And the Beat Goes On....Came across this blog with this photo that says, "Today, Christmas Continues to Get the Beating..."Happy Holidays Everyone!!!!On Saipannoreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269105299671477561.post-81044860504438249442009-12-08T14:19:00.004+10:002009-12-08T14:25:09.240+10:00Island Snapshocks...A friend took this photo of a back of a DPS billboard along the Beach Road in Susupe area....On Saipannoreply@blogger.com140tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269105299671477561.post-53019000131834872572009-12-08T09:19:00.004+10:002009-12-08T12:43:30.620+10:00Let It BE.....Ah finally our poll is right this time. It's the BE tandem that reigned supreme in this year's tight race to rule 'em all...Congratulations to all the brave candidates that showed interest in helping make this little world a better place....HA-wonder what's g'na HA-ppen to HA-vryone this new term....HA-ny thoughts?Is it g'na BE a more BE-a-utiful term this time?;-)On Saipannoreply@blogger.com60tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269105299671477561.post-49416608570527995942009-11-30T15:48:00.002+10:002009-11-30T15:55:42.848+10:00Petition for Green CardThe following email circulates around not only in the CNMI but across the globe. The email has been forwarded to all Filipinos and other nationalities with email access on Saipan and the rest of the world. Now, the question, what can this petition do to help the ailing contract workers in the CNMI who have been on the islands for at least five years or those that have been here for 20 to 30 yearsOn Saipannoreply@blogger.com163tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269105299671477561.post-60929880749743778012009-11-20T18:44:00.004+10:002009-11-20T20:52:12.717+10:00A Tragedy Before the Runoff...Yes folks. This is not one of those movie scenes where you can just wake up in the morning and the massacre you saw on TV or theater didn't actually occur.We pray for the victims..."A man shot and killed four individuals before turning the gun on himself in two separate shootings in Marpi and Kannat Tabla.Details of the shootings are still sketchy.In the Kannat Tabla shooting, the fatalities wereOn Saipannoreply@blogger.com54tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269105299671477561.post-79736656088746340742009-11-09T04:17:00.006+10:002009-11-09T10:35:41.568+10:00Snaps, Election, Snap Election....A runoff....Eight votes lead....Life is beautiful....Congratulations to the newly elected and the re-elected....On Saipannoreply@blogger.com209tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269105299671477561.post-38300148697459825642009-11-07T04:17:00.003+10:002009-11-07T04:28:40.380+10:00HAPPY ELECTION DAY CNMI!(Poster from http://www.agirlnamedmars.com/adam-fire-cat-for-mayor)On Saipannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269105299671477561.post-23822031443224053592009-11-03T13:06:00.003+10:002009-11-03T13:16:20.636+10:00And the Race is on...Risky to change leadership?As the entire CNMI gears up for election this weekend, news today says that the incumbent discloses apprehensions on changing leadership in the time of crisis.The incumbent according to Saipan Tribune expressed that it would be “very risky' for the CNMI to vote for a governor without proven leadership, especially in these challenging times amid federalization and On Saipannoreply@blogger.com150tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269105299671477561.post-1928112547901079822009-10-25T07:01:00.002+10:002009-10-25T07:07:19.789+10:00Ella...Ella...Ey...Ey....Under My Umbrella...Ey...Ey....Popstar Rihanna must be singing all over the islands today....Her Grammy winning song "Umbrella" lingers in the Marianas....However, this "Umbrella" in the CNMI is about the permit that will be distributed to the "alien" or contract workers that according to Saipan Tribune about 9,000 to 11,000 will be given away next week. Ahhh...sounds like a winning prize in a Wheel of Fortune game on TV.So, On Saipannoreply@blogger.com145tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269105299671477561.post-17042387787841156462009-10-12T02:23:00.005+10:002009-10-23T03:05:29.493+10:00The CNMI plans to hire doctors from the Philippines.UPDATE: NMI Under State of Health Emergency...see story on Saipan Tribune.....------According to the online news that the government will have this option to fill the void at the Commonwealth Health Center. According to the report, the Governor finds it a logical move since there are challenges hiring doctors from the mainland or Canada.The report also said this option makes sense since the CNMI On Saipannoreply@blogger.com216tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269105299671477561.post-69546191606996290962009-10-06T08:58:00.003+10:002009-10-06T09:05:56.108+10:00Discrete or Discreet, That is the ShortfallLawmakers exceeding their quarterly discretionary fund allotments. What gives?What are these funds for and how should they use it? Should the public need to know? What are the recent projects that the community has benefited from these funds so far?Saipan Tribune reports that "Some lawmakers once again exceeded their quarterly discretionary fund allotments and therefore had to borrow from their On Saipannoreply@blogger.com141tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269105299671477561.post-90667712384951245942009-09-29T05:34:00.004+10:002009-09-29T10:06:19.764+10:00Rep. Kilili's Bill to Further Delay Federalization...Yes or No?After years of supporting federalization in the CNMI and when finally it happens, we want it delayed....Recent news that Rep. Kilili, a vocal supporter of federalization for a long time has introduced a bill to delay the implementation of a federalized immigration and labor system in the CNMI until 2010.While he's told the entire CNMI his reasons for his introduced bill, do you support this move?On Saipannoreply@blogger.com54tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269105299671477561.post-35923732381847446332009-09-22T06:47:00.003+10:002009-10-08T02:26:25.053+10:00Is Saipan ready for a young mayor?That's the question we want to ask Saipan voters....The CNMI elected Tina Sablan to the Congress why not to being a mayor, right?This move from Mayoral candidate Angelo Villagomez has captured and divided the islands' opinions.As the defunct Fugees would say "Ready or Not" here he comes...Best of luck.On Related News:"9 Saipan mayoral bets present priorities." Read full story on Saipan Tribune.On Saipannoreply@blogger.com444